Keep scrolling for info on:
- Regatta #3 this Sunday
- **NEW** Additional Regatta Added
- Alternative PE Verification
- Summer Rowing Opportunities
LINK TO FOLDER of PHOTOS & VIDEOS:
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Regatta this Sunday, April 25!
Manny Flick #3
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The line-up is the same as last week with the addition of the WCE Boys 2x.
Girls are morning, Boys are afternoon.
The Team VAN will take everyone down and back.
Please meet at Great Valley High School and be PROMPT!
GIRLS will leave at 6:30am
BOYS will leave at 10:45am
Girls JV 4+
Camryn McCarthy
Ava Donato
Hailey McGuire
Veronica Brewer
cox:Reaghan Grobe
Girls Novice 4+
Madison Stribrny
Anya Patel
Kelsey Sanderell
Ashlynn Hance
cox:Sonia Narayanan
Girls Novice 4x (West Chester East)
Jennifer Rafter
Santana Walter
Mary Katherine Avin
Abigail Criscuolo
Boys Varsity 4+
Carter Babcock
Sravan Parakala
Nolan Greenways
Alexander Avgerinos
cox:Samuel Malandrucco
Boys Freshman 4+
Willam Curtis
Corey Zimmerman
Jacob Donohue
Jackson Leipold
cox:Mrityunjay Singh
Boys Novice 2x
James Bennett
Michael Murphy
Check this out: This regatta will be livestreamed!
Don't forget that race times can be found at rowtown.org
Please read through the Regatta information that was provided to us by the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ATTEND AS A SPECTATOR. PSRA is VERY SERIOUS about disqualifying teams that are not adhering to this policy.
Below is important information about mitigation procedures for the Flicks and City Championships. Please share with your staff and parents.
MASKS: Everyone must wear a mask at all times, regardless of whether or not you have been vaccinated or already had COVID19. The exceptions are rowers on the water. A rower must have his/her mask on until the boat leaves the dock and at that time he/she may remove it. The mask must be put back on before the boat can dock after the race. Coxswains must wear a mask and shield during the race.
SPECTATORS: We (and the City Health Dept) are very serious about the no spectator rule. No tailgate tents or gathering of any kind are allowed. Yes, we know the park is public and anyone can walk in, but if anyone is observed spectating, they will be asked to leave immediately or their team will be disqualified for the day. Persistence could result in expulsion from all PSRA events.
HEALTH LIAISON: Every team is required to appoint someone as its Health Liaison. This can be a coach, parent, school official or volunteer. This person’s name and contact info needs to be submitted to me this week. This person is responsible for reporting to us any positive COVID cases on the team or staff, any quarantine of the team or the school and any detailed information regarding transmission (with the exception of personal identity as that is protected by law.) The PSRA is not requiring you to take temperatures before and after the regattas as stated in a previous document (although the Stotesbury Cup may do so.)
FOOD: NO food or drink will be dispensed at the venue. Each person must bring his/her own lunch, snacks and drinks to be consumed with their team and in their team space. No buffet style tables or picnics on the lawn are allowed.
PORTABLE TOILETS: We have ordered twice as many portable toilet units as we usually do. They will all be located on the lawn at St. Joe’s Boathouse. Units for officials only be be located in different areas. These units will be cleaned Saturday night and locked overnight. If you would like to order a unit exclusively for your team, you may do so by contacting Karen Jackson at National Rentals at 610-623-6860. Tell her you are with the PSRA regattas. You will be responsible for paying for this unit and labeling and locking it yourself. This unit will have to be placed on the lawn with the other units. It cannot go in the parking lot next to your trailer. Please be sure to bring your own sanitizers wipes, sprays, hand sanitizers.
TENTS: As stated there can be no team tents erected along the course. You may set up a small tent near your trailer if the weather is inclement.
LIVESTREAM: We hope to livestream the 2nd and 3rd Flicks and as always, City Championship.
PSRA GEAR: We will have one vendor who will sell PSRA T-shirts etc. They accept cash and credit cards.
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NEW Overpeck Spring Youth Series Added to the Calendar. Check your schedule now and let us know if you have a conflict and cannot attend.
Overpeck is a bit of a trip (Ridgefield Park, NJ - near Newark, NJ) but was added to provide another opportunity for our rowers including our 8th graders, and also to enter mixed HS boats. Once we have a lineup for that Regatta, we will send out more specific information.
Philadelphia - Schuylkill River
Manny Flick #1 - April 11, 2021
Manny Flick #2- April 18, 2021
Manny Flick #3 - April 25, 2021
City Champs - May 1-2, 2021
Stotesbury Cup - May 14-15, 2021
**NEW** Overpeck Spring Youth Series #2 - May 22, 2021
Camden, NJ - Cooper River
Nationals - May 28-29, 2021
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We raised over $1000 at our car wash last weekend! Thank you to all who turned out to help. |
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If you weren't able to attend this one, please try to help out at our next one near the end of the season (date TBD). |
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Alternative PE Verification Forms |
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Great Valley HS students: If you are using this season as your Alternative PE credit, you should have received an email from Mr. Kasper recently with directions on verifying participation in GV Crew this Spring. Deadline is 3:15 on May 10th and that is a hard deadline, no exceptions. If you have any questions about the crew info that you need to fill in, contact John Brewer at gvcrewpd@gmail.com.
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Summer Rowing Opportunities |
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While GV Crew does not offer summer rowing, there are many places in the area with summer rowing programs. Programs will fill up and most are just opening up for registrations right now.
Here are just a few places to start:
Pegasus Rowing (BRIDGEPORT, PA) - This is an intensive racing program with events in PA, NJ, and one in Canada (we have one rower signing up so far, discount offered if multiple rowers from GV Crew sign up).
Drexel (PHILADELPHIA, PA) - Beginner to Intermediate
Sparks Penn (PHILADELPHIA, PA) - 5 day camp - Coxswain programs
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If you will be missing a practice, please text Coach Ryan directly using the REMIND app. |
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Get Text Updates with REMIND |
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REMIND is the #1 way to stay on top of what is going on
in GV Crew.
Besides reminders for certain events, this texting service is used by the coaches to give updates if a practice needs to be changed or cancelled on short notice.
Join the GV Crew REMIND group for Crew updates
& reminders via TEXT
To join, send @hfdbb to the number 81010
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- There is no experience necessary for you to row with us!
- Boys & Girls Grades 8-12. Note: 8th graders can train and practice, but are not eligible to compete in the regattas.
- There is NO TRANSPORTATION provided to practices or to regattas in Philly, NJ and DEL. There is a voluntary and optional parent-led carpool for those that want to participate.
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PLEASE NOTE: This is a competitive rowing team, we need your full commitment to all practices and regattas. We need the whole team at every practice to ensure we can get on the water ever day the weather conditions allow.
- Registration fees cover many costs including boathouse rental, boat purchases and maintenance, insurance, and coaches salaries. We strive to fundraise and keep our fees low. We are proud to say that our fees remain lower than other comparable programs.
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As you may know, we need "all hands on deck" to keep GV Crew "afloat".
All puns aside, please consider where you may be able to help. Below is a list of volunteers. Though the bigger roles are filled (Yay!), we will still need all families to contribute from time to time.
Program Director: JOHN BREWER - gvcrewpd@gmail.com
The program director works closely with the coaches and the GV Crew Board of Directors to see that everything runs smoothly for GV Crew.
Marketing/Communications: ROBIN BREWER - gvcrewm@gmail.com
Sends newsletters, emails, and oversees social media and REMIND text messages.
Treasurer/Uniforms/Spirit wear: LINDA McCARTHY - mcpip516@gmail.com
Keeps track of income and expenses and reports back to program director and GVCO. Also orders/sells uniforms and spirit wear. Thank you to previous treasurer, Pat McDonald!
Hospitality: YI-MING CHIU - chiuym@yahoo.com
Coordinates refreshments and hospitality tent for regattas. Also, help plan other team events like start-of-season/end-of-season picnics. You will receive plenty of support from our amazing previous hospitality chairs, Allen and Laura Brinton.
Carpool: ALLYSON BABCOCK - babcock4@comcast.net
Organizes parent carpool for team practices. Has done an incredible job for several seasons already!
Rower Spotlight: VIJAYA PRISSAPRAGADA - p_vijaya76@yahoo.com
Prepare team spotlight features for social media and newsletters. This is a new one, we are looking forward to a more personalized highlight of our team members! Thanks Vijaya!
Fundraising: THERESA FRIEDMAN AND MEG JOY
theresadfriedman@gmail.com and megjoy@comcast.net
Oversees several fundraisers for the team, including annual Blue Jean Ball.
We need a new chairperson, however, you will have a lot of support from our previous chair, Jen Grobe, as well as others who have helped in the past. Jen has done an incredible job for us in the past and we are so thankful!
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Please read our COVID Safety Guidelines HERE.
Or you can download the PDF HERE
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Would you like an additional email to receive our newsletter or would you like to unsubscribe? Email Robin at gvcrewm@gmail.com |
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Questions about GV Crew? Contact John Brewer at gvcrewpd@gmail.com
For additions to the newsletter: Email Robin Brewer at gvcrewm@gmail.com
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GVBL Summer Rec League Registration is now OPEN!
Register for Girls and Boys divisions 1st - 8th grades
In addition this summer…
Register for the Boys High School division
Our GVBL 2021 summer league will begin June 14th and run until August 12th. The league will be eligible to boys going into 1st through 12th grades and girls going into 1st through 8th grades in the fall of 2021. Games will be played on Monday through Thursday evenings. GVBL will be taking a maximum of 80 registrants per division. The high school division will be limited to GVSD residents only.
As always, we are looking for volunteers to coach at the elementary/MS divisions.
COVID-19 continues to hamper our ability to get indoor court space within our GVSD school buildings, as the district facilities remain closed to non school district usage. GVBL has secured outdoor court space within the district and we will be holding our summer league outdoors - as we did in the early 2000's - in the summer of 2021.
CALLING ALL GVBL REC LEAGUE ALUMNI
RISING 8TH GRADERS OR OLDER
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Looking to referee our GVBL summer league and make a little cash…and at the same time give back some of your time to the GVBL League you grew up with all these years?
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Great Valley Community Organization |
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Welcome Spring! Flower planting for Seniors
WHEN: Sunday, April 25, 1pm - 3pm
WHERE: GVCO Field
GVCO will provide the flowers, pots, potting soil and set up. Sign up to help plant the flowers.
We are also looking for adult volunteers to assist with the planting day. Finally, if you are unable to come on Sunday, we are looking for volunteers to write short notes to the seniors. For more information, contact community@gvco.org
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Pipelines Marked Out
The pipelines have been identified and marked. This is important for the site contractor as they prepare to install construction entrance to the back of the property.
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With the assistance of All Phase Electric, PECO also energized the site trailer today. All Phase Electric President Chris Caniglia, Malvern resident and long- time supporter of multiple GVCO programs, donated his time and services to coordinate and install the site trailer’s electrical hook-up.
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We are on our way...
to a world-class community resource that delivers a broad range of sports, educational, arts, recreational and senior programs that address key community needs.
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We need your help to finish what we've started! We will not get the necessary financing to complete the project without raising additional funds.
DONATE NOW to finalize the building of our brand new GVCO Community Center!
The time is NOW.... Together we can make it happen!
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